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Diwali - The Tradition of Lights
Diwali or Deepawali is one of the most popular Hindu festival celebrated all across the nation. It is known as the festival of lights as all the streets, shopping malls, shops, houses are decorated with light and flowers. The Diwali illuminations with lighted diyas bring the supernatural brightness and joy with the hope of finding light in darkness, achieving knowledge where there is ignorance, and spreading love amidst hatred. Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. Read more »
Top 5 Places to See in India During Diwali
Diwali is the most awaited five day long Hindu festival in India also referred to as ?the festival of Lights?. It is a festival that illuminates the darkness from life, marks the beginning of a new year and strengthens close friendships and knowledge, with a self-realization! Diwali also is a symbol of hope and positive energy, indicates the victory of good over evil. Read more »
Hariyali Teej - The Festival of Swings
Hariyali Teej is a fasting festival for Hindu women (married or unmarried), celebrated for marital bliss and the wellbeing of their husbands. Hariyali teej is the 3rd day of the first fortnight in the Hindu month Shravan (July ? August). Shravan month marks the beginning of monsoon i.e. the rainy season in India.? The word ?Hariyali? means ?greenery? that is a symbol of growth and prosperity. Thus, Hariyali teej is the celebration on this greenery and growth. It is a celebration of the renewal of the earth after a very hot and dry summer. Read more »
Festivals of India in Pictures
India is a land famous for diverse cultures, cuisine, people and beliefs. The phrase ?unity in diversity? best expresses the culture of India. India is a very colorful nation because of its diversities and the celebrations round the celebrations that take place round the year in some or the other part of the country. It is the land of festivities and fairs. Some festivals are celebrated to mark the beginning of a new season, some mark the great events of the historic past, other mark the birthdays of Indian Gods / Goddesses, divine beings, saints, and gurus. Read more »
The 9 Nights of Divine Celebration
Navratri is the 9 day long Hindu festival of worship and dance. In Sanskrit the word Navratri literally means nine nights. Nava means nine and Ratri means Nights. During these 9 nights nine forms of shakti (power) are worshipped. Each day is dedicated to a Goddess and has very important significance. In Gujarat it is the festival of dance. All 9 days observe dandiya and Garba (regional dance of Gujarat). ? The Sharad Navratri is the most important of all three Navratris. It is celebrated during Sharad (beginning of winter, Sept-Oct). It celebrates the slaying of Mahishasura by the g... Read more »
The Festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when Lord Ganesha was born.? Lord Ganesha is son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. It is believed that on this auspicious day Lord Ganesha bestows his presence on earth for all his devotees. The day falls on the fourth day of moons bright fortnight i.e. period from new moon in the month of Bhadrapada of Hindu calendar. The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi in Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu and Chavath in Konkani. The celebrations are grand and may last for five, seven or ten days. At some places the first day i.e. Ganesh Chaturthi is... Read more »
Janamashtami - The Festival of Zeal and Enthusiasm
Janamashtami is one of the famous Hindu festivals celebrated across India. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement. The festival is also known as "Krishnashtami", "Saatam Aatham", "Gokulashtami",? "Ashtami Rohini", "Srikrishna Jayanti", "Sree Jayanthi" or sometimes merely as "Krishna Janamashtami".? The festival is observed on eighth day which is called Ashtami (according to Hindu calender), of the dark half of the month (which is called the Krishna Paksha in Hindi) of Bhaadra (a month in Hindu Calender) month. Read more »
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